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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
8
Fragmentary reports describe a range of events from Topeka area incidents. Blurred notes mention court actions, a divorce grant with alimony, police activity, a prohibition-era style liquor seizure, a city fire with minor damage, and references to local figures discussing Topeka’s plight. The disjointed text covers arrests, hearings, and civic concerns amid miscellaneous city life details.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania December 23 reports a threatened strike by employees of a local railway was prevented after several conferences. The company and workers reached an amicable agreement with concessions from both sides.
Comptroller Coler announces最佳 bid results for city bonds of 3,555,000 at 34 percent interest. Vermilye & Co. and Harvey Fisk & Co. lead with joint high bid, Western National Bank bids full issue at 116 percent, Seligman & Co. and People's Trust submit major offers, Farson Leach Kuhn Loeb groups bid in multiple lots, with awards pending confirmation.
Ottumwa In Desgi reports a farm hand Maxwell from Melrose borrowed five dollars, went to the Chicago fat stock show, bid aggressively, and bought about eight thousand dollars of stock. He returned without paying, prices he paid were voided, and the affair became public.
Denver reports that Adair Weston of the state court of appeals has invited Mark Twain to New York. Twain replies he will not travel by land again, preferring water routes, and recalls Nevada City days with Judge Wilson, who edited rival papers. They discuss mining fortunes and missed chances during the Comstock era.
In Pittsburgh on December 2 a man allegedly sold his wife for eight dollars and his two year old son for two kegs of beer. Antonio Abbiticha, who is in Italy, aimed to reunite with Carolina Moreno. Abbiticha’s search led to Wilmerding, where he found his former betrothed and rival. The tale, rooted in a bizarre chain of events, spirals into a business proposition.
The man Abbiticha agreed to pay for a wife and her baby after Beloga named a price Abbiticha beat the sum down to three in cash The woman agreed but insisted on taking her baby Beloga valued the child at two kegs of beer and this was paid The story notes an agent arranging passage back to Italy with the woman and child.
Columbus December 28 Allen W Thurman, son of the veteran Democrat, votes against free silver and criticizes Grover Cleveland’s plan to reorganize the party. He mocks Cleveland’s economics, recalling his father’s remark about Cleveland’s honesty, and questions the 1908 ticket.
Displays by Carl P. Bolmar at the State Teachers association show illustrations for the history Overland Stage Route to California to be published by Frank A. Root and William E. Conneller. The works were created in ink and wash, detailing the old stage, pony express, steam wagon and pioneers along the route.
The thirty third annual reunion of Orient lodge No 531A F and ALM and the public installation of newly elected officers were held last night in the Masonic hall. The installation was followed by a banquet. Officers installed: Charles A Gardiner Worshipful master Samuel Zintuer manh senior warden Anton Demuth junior warden John E Alcon treasurer Evan Davis secretary Rev At Reynolds chaplain Albert Pho Fulcher senior deacon Frank Stevens junior deacon W J V Deacon senior steward George EK Hell junior steward Hebert Edwards tyler William Shaver chorister L C F Lohman master of properties
W W A Coats resigns as general agent of the Arkansas Valley Land and Town Company after 33 years with the firm. He will leave January 10 for Florida with his family to spend the winter in Florida and Cuba and may locate in Chicago due to health.
A December conference of clergymen and laymen in Philadelphia discussed launching a movement to suppress vice in large cities. Willan Phil lips Hall of New York, chairing central committees for the twentieth century gospel campaign, outlined the general purpose of the effort.
A detailed bridal ceremony in a Moorish themed parlor featured Miss Mills with maid of honor Miss Matt Milter of Lawrence and a bridal party in Nile green organdy. Attendees included Mrs Sarah Jewett Crosman of Buffalo and Mr Arthur Mills of Missouri. The reception in pink and white decor showcased an agtave table with pink crepe de chine and a central mirror. The couple will reside in Cleveland, Ohio.
A large guest list from Wilard Davis of Kanaan City and many others attends a charming gathering Thursday in honor of Miss Davis as Mr DuBelle Gage prepares for their upcoming marriage. The event features decorated rooms and prizes won by several guests, with plans for the couple's January home visit and future announcements.
The Journal notes ticket sales opening at the Crawford box office Monday for Mrs Fiske in Becky Sharp and for The Viceroy on Tuesday. An interruption booklet has been placed, with early buyers to be rewarded. pricing details and seating times are listed, with lower prices available for selected seats.
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